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Belgium 2010 Canalboat Rental Rates
Canal Boat Rental and Barging in Belgium - Europe

  Early Booking Discount
3% Discount a booking made more than 120 days before departure

Long Term Discount
Receive a 5% Discount on all rentals between 14 - 20 days
Receive a 10% Discount on all rentals 3 weeks from 21 - 27 days
Receive a 15% Discount on all rentals 28 days or more Receive a 10% Discount

Couples Discount
Book 2 people on any of the following vessels and receive 10% Off
Renaud 8000 (except in Cahors) , Pénichette 935, Eau Claire 930, Eau Claire 930 Fly , Espade 850 (except in Cahors), Espade 850 Fly, Triton 860 & Triton 860 Fly.

Boats Discount
3% when 2 boats are cruising together and 5% when 3 or more boats are cruising together
For all booking for at least 1 week long (except from Chioggia and Marano)
7% when 2 boats are cruising together from Riba Roja d'Ebre

Family Discount
Receive 5% Off with one child under 16 years
Receive 10% Off with two or more children under 16 years, on board for a rental
between the 27th of March and the 15th of October and between the 23rd of October and the 29th of October 2010
(from the following bases:)
BELGIUM: Eeklo (2 adults compulsory, valid from April 2nd 2010 to October 29th 2010 )
  


Specials can be combined to a Maximum of 15% Discount

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2010 Seasons
Region : Belgium
Bases : Dinant, Eeklo
LOW SEASON
MID SEASON
HIGH SEASON
02 Apr - 02 May
11 Sep - 29 Oct
03 May - 25 Jun
28 Aug - 10 Sep
26 Jun - 27 Aug
2010 Weekly Rates Shown in Euros
 
Low Season
Mid Season
High Season
 
Deposit
Tarpon Classic Class
Tarpon 32
4/6 + 2 Berth
3
650
1390
1660
1895
Tarpon 37 N
7/9 Berth
4
800
1780
2095
2490
Tarpon Prestige Class
Tarpon 37 Duo Prestige
4+2 Berth
4
800
1690
2010
2380

 

Terms and Conditions
Prices Shown in Euros

Rates Include:

  • VAT and Lock Fees
  • Damage insurance with an excess of between €550-€1000 (depending on boat)
  • Fully Equipped Galley
  • Bed Linen
  • Boat Driving Demonstration
  • Technical Support 7 days a week
  • 13kg Gas Bottle

Rates do NOT Include:

  • Transfers to / from the base
  • Hourly navigation rate (Fuel)
  • One Way Surcharge
  • Security Deposit
  • Damage Waiver
  • Optional Extras

Rental Duration:
One Week = 7 Nights

All Inclusive Pack:
Instead of purchaisng items separately you can purchase this pack which includes:

  • Region waterway map
  • 2 bicycles
  • Hourly navigation rate (Fuel)
  • Cleaning service
  • Croisière Plus insurance
 
Cat 4
Cat 5
Weekend
€279
€302
Miniweek
€348
€377
Week
€469
€509
Added Day
€49
€52


Short Breaks and Extended Cruises:
Short Breaks and extended cruises are available on request.These are calculated as follows:

  • 3 nights = 75% of the weekly rate
  • 4 nights = 85% of the weekly rate
  • 5 nights = 95% of the weekly rate
  • 8 nights = 120% of the weekly rate
  • 9 nights = 140% of the weekly rate
  • 10 nights = 150% of the weekly rate
  • 11 nights = 160% of the weekly rate
  • 12 nights = 170% of the weekly rate
  • 13 nights = 180% of the weekly rate

Insurance and Security Deposit:
Rates include damage insurance with an excess of between €550-€1000 (depending on boat). You are required to leave this excess amount as a security deposit at the time of pick up. This is refunded to you when the boat has been returned on time, clean and undamaged. Insurance Excess Amounts go by Boat Category (which can be found on the rate table next to the boat name). The amounts for each catergory are:

Boat Category
Excess Amount
4 and 5
€800

Croisiere Plus Insurance:
You can take our the Croisiere Plus Insurance, which will reduce your excess to NIL (security deposit is still required as normal). The Croisiere Plus Insurance is priced by Boat Category (which can be found on the rate table next to the boat name). The prices for each category are:

Croisiere Insurance Amount are in Euros
Deposit
550
650
800
1000
Boat Category
1 and 2
3
4 and 5
6
Weekend
2.50
60
67.50
75
Mini-Week
59.50
68
76.50
85
Week
70
80
90
100
Additional Day
7
8
9
10


Hourly Navigation - Fuel:
Fuel is charged when you return the boat, and this is based on how many hours you have travelled. Fuel is approximately €6-€10 per cruising hour, depending on the vessel.

One Way Cruises:
One-way : (extra charge for taking back the boat to another base, different from the start base The direction and the departure point of a one-way cruise are confirmed only 10 days before departure, because of many unpredictable events. One-way cruises are not available for a fleet of more than 2 boats at certain bases.
There is a fee charged on departure for one-way cruises :

One Way Charges
Boat Category
1 and 2
3
4 and 5
6
France
€70
€90
€110
€130
Germany & Italy
€100

Car Transfers:
Car transfer : If you do a one-way trip, you can have your car transferred from the departure base to the arrival base. The cost depends on the distance : from €45 to €130. It is better to book this service in advance. Transfer by bus, taxi or train can be planned. Please contact your agent for possibilities available.

Shuttle with driver :

A shuttle can transfer drivers or whole crew from a base to another. Cost : from €17 to €70 per head according to itinerary…

Car Parking:
Public Car Parking is available around each base. Closed car parking is available at selected bases for between €15 - €20 per week. Or a Garage is available at selected bases for between €35 - €46 per week.

Bow Propeller:
Some boats have a bow propeller. It is a small propeller in the stem of the boat which helps to steer the bow laterally, it makes operating easier. Nevertheless, you need to use it carefully mainly on canals (mud and stones along the canal sides may be sucked up into the bow propeller). In case of breakdown during the cruise, it is often impossible to repair (a crane is often necessary to fix it). In this case, the cruise will go on without bow propeller. If the client requires a repairing during his cruise, this repairing will be charged to the client. Due to the risks of the navigation, the bow propeller of the equipped boat you booked for, may not be available on the day of your departure. In this case, the bow propeller will be deducted on the basis of a flatrate price. (according to the price-list, maximum refunding €10 /day)

Inland Waterways Map:
There is a board book on every boat, which gives you information on navigation. However you can order an inland waterway map in advance (when you book the boat) if you wish to prepare your cruise. You can have a map for every waterway. Important : for some routes, you will need 2 maps. For example for the one-way trip Pontailler-sur-Saône/Digoin, 2 maps are necessary: the Centre Canal and the Saône river.

Premium Fleet:
Premium Fleet vessels have two steering positions (flying bridge) and have special services on board like: bike rack, flat screen TV and DVD player in the lounge, wooden deck furniture with integrated Plancha on the rear deck, complete linen set (two towels and one bath towel per person), kitchen cloths and a cleaning set (washing soap, toilet paper, two rubbish bags, one sponge, one soap and a box of matches).
Premium fleet vessels include:
Tarpon 49 Quattro Prestige / Tarpon 49 L Quattro Prestige
Tarpon 42 Trio Prestige / Tarpon 37 Duo Prestige

with other non premium fleet vessels, bedding is included (blanket, sheets, pillow case and pillow) but no towels and cleaning items are provided (Towel set can be hired at some departure bases - a cleaning set is also on sale at some bases)

Cleaning Service:
The optional cleaning service allows you not to clean the boat on return (inside and outside). If you don't choose this option, a cleaning deposit will be required on boarding. So, order the cleaning service on booking your boat, and you'll get a 25% discount on the amount of the cleaning deposit.

Cleaning Charges are in Euros
Boat Category
Cleaning Deposit
Cleaning service
Pledge saves only inside
Pledge saves only inside
1
68
51
40
28
2
88
66
53
35
3
120
90
78
42
4
144
108
93
51
5
168
126
109
59
6
208
156
136
72


Deck Furniture:
Only if the boat decks are wide enough. It is possible on Linssen Yacht 36, Linssen Vlet 1030, Eau Claire 1130, Espade Concept Fly, Marina 1120, Nicol’s 1000, Nicol’s 1100, Nicol’s 1160, Nicol’s 1170, Nicol’s 1310,Tarpon 32, Tarpon 37, Nicol’s 1300, Tarpon 42 and Tarpon L 49. The deck furniture is composed of 1 table and chairs (1 sunshade). It is often free.

BBQ Rental:
Selected bases can offer a BBQ for rent. These are €25 per week, €5 per mini-week and weekend.

12 V / 220 V converter (max 100 watts) :
You can connect the converter on a 12V plug, it will allow you to load a celular phone or a digital camera. Price : €8 per week and €5 per mini-week and week-end

Bicycles and Mountain Bikes:
Bikes are available for rent and come in the following ranges:

Basic Range:
Suitable for short quick trips.
€24 per week
€15 per weekend / miniweek
VTC Range:
Include gears, suitable for long trips.
€42 per week
€23 per weekend / miniweek
Junior Range:
Suitable for children.
€19 per week
€13 per weekend / miniweek

It is recommended to have at least one bicycle on board to reach grocery store or phone box. You can of course ship more bikes, but too many can bother you when manoeuvring and reduce comfort on the bridge.

Baby Equipment:
A Baby Equipment pack is available free of charge on request. This includes:
Baby Chair, Bath, Folding Bed, and Life Jacket. If you hire a bike you will also receive a baby seat. This must be pre-booked.

Fishing Rods:
Inland waterway cruises are perfect holidays for anglers. You can hire ishing rods in some bases. The fishing set includes a fishing rod and a fishing line in new condition. Price : €.8 per week and €5 per mini-week and week-end (equipment or beginners)

Fishing licence :
A fishing permit (tax) is usually requested to fish in canals and rivers. You can get in some bases. Price : €30. Do not forget to book it before departure.

F2P Hamper:

F2P hamper : (on certain bases only) All our bases are located near shopping centres, in which you can go before your departure. You can however order a F2P hamper» (when you book your boat) which provides basic food such as salt, pepper, sugar, condiment, bread, water, vinegar, coffee, tea, milk, yoghurts, salad, eggs and
pasta. Please ask your travel agent for the full list and conditions. Price : €45.

Pets:
Your pet is always welcome but you will be responsible for its behaviour. Some bases charge an additional fee of €23.- €30

Cancellation Condition:
If it becomes necessary for you to cancel your booking, send a letter of explanation to the hirer as soon as possible. A cancellation fee according to the following scale will be charged.

  • more than 8 weeks before departure : €200 cancellation fee.
  • between 8 and 4 weeks before departure : 60 % of hiring fee.
  • less than 4 weeks before departure : 100 % of renting fee.
    These fees can be refund in case the boat is rented once more. The cancellation fee (€150) are not refundable.
 

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